- High coal prices leading to low plant load factor and reduced generation volumes
- Supply chain disruptions due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and geopolitical tensions
- Increased coal prices
- Reduced generation volumes due to focus on profitable operations
OPG Power Ventures Plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, OPG Power Ventures Plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.09 kg CO2/kWh. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.09 kg CO2/kWh
2023
Water Usage
0.20 m3/MWh
2023
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 545,474 tons due to renewable energy generation (up to FY23)
- Reduced auxiliary power consumption by 4.51 million units, contributing to a further 4,798 tons of carbon offset (projected for 2024)
- Installation of solar lighting across facilities
- Achieved 100% compliance on SOx, NOx, and PM emissions
- Reduced water consumption by 36.9% through air cooling
- Established a closed-loop water system
- Generated and exported 112.95 MU of solar power
- Low auxiliary consumption despite low PLF
- Planted bamboo saplings in 18 acres
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Install 2.5 MW of solar power within the Chennai Thermal Plant (2024)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve India's proposed energy mix
🔭 Long-term
- Meet India’s “Net Zero” target by 2070
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHealth and SafetyCommunity EngagementCorporate Governance